Lake Lure Dam Overtops Amid Rising Waters, Failure Risk Sparks Emergency Response
The Lake Lure Dam in western North Carolina overtopped on Friday as Hurricane Helene relentlessly inundated the area, heightening fears of a potential dam failure. Located approximately 25 miles east of Asheville, the dam remains at imminent risk of breaching, which could result in devastating floods for downstream communities. In response to the rising water levels, authorities have issued a mandatory evacuation for residents living in low-lying, flood-prone areas below the Lake Lure Dam. The Town of Lake Lure activated ...
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